December 04 / 17.00 Dundalk (AW)

17.00

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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7581 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stalled after promising debut in strong Curragh maiden but back to that level off handy opening mark over C&D last month, bumped turning in but still getting first run when beating strong-finishing Adrienne 0.5l; 7lb rise so 4lb worse off with that rival here.
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12

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jamarr

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won two C&D nurseries last winter and posted several solid runs in defeat on turf this term including at Cork last time; one to consider back on this surface.

9/1

4th

12

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Jamarr

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

3yo won two on the AW last season; 0-9 on turf, though he did go close in a 6.5f Limerick rated race in July; no show in two handicaps since that run and was slowly away last time at the Curragh; others appeal more.

22/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jamarr

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

3yo is a two-time AW winner at 1m; 0-8 on turf but has run well in defeat including a 0.5l second in a 6.5f rated race at Limerick (good) last month; soft ground not ideal at Galway latest; 4lb wrong but should be staying on at the finish.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 033

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved on each of three runs in Britain for Olly Murphy, final start (having been gelded) when third in Ripon maiden (6f, soft); bought for 40,000gns at Tattersalls Horses-In-Training Sale and upped in trip here for AW/handicap debut on first run for yard.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bishopton

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2-7 on the AW but is 1-13 on turf (win came on yielding); won at Dundalk in March off 3lb higher; the best of three turf runs since then came over 7f at Cork on penultimate; not as good dropped back to 6f at the Curragh on latest; moves back up in trip now and might prefer an ease in the ground.

6/1

6th

2

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk; towards the rear over C&D before more like his best when fifth of 15 over 7f at Cork 13 days ago; probably lacks the pace of several of the 6f winners in this field.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bishopton

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; cheekpieces worn when well beaten behind some of these rivals at the Curragh (6f, good) have been abandoned.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 0967

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay over this trip at Listowel and left with plenty to do over 7f on AW debut last month; could have more to offer back at this trip for handicap debut.
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13th

6

(12)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Vlhova

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Consistent form last year; won at Killarney's July fixture and ended the campaign with seconds at Leopardstown and Dundalk; could make her presence felt if reappearing in peak shape

6/1

2nd

3

(8)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Vlhova

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got first win at Killarney in July off 64 (1m, yielding to soft); finished a short head in front of Stormie Outlook but 1l behind Still She Blooms at Listowel last time (1m, heavy); in the mix again.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Vlhova

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Third of 17 over 1m at Cork in June before a below-par Tipperary run; bounced back to score on yielding-to-soft at Killarney; maintained improvement with Galway third on stable debut; a leading contender.

11/2

4th
5 (10)
Adrienne

11/4

Form: 0862

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Late progress in all three turf maidens in second half of season and again on handicap debut over C&D last month, coming from well back to get within 0.5l of Ja'marr, having had to weave her way through; 4lb better off with that rival so big player if getting a clearer run.
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1st

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:05 Punchestown

Adrienne

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden has taken well to hurdles, winning a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and running some fine races in defeat since; has to find more to win but should be in the mix.

7/1

4th

8

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T M Walsh

No great shakes in failing to win on the Flat but has won a maiden over hurdles and performed well in the face of some stiff tasks; however, this is another, and she's held by Majolique on Naas form.

25/1

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:30 Naas

Adrienne

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Flat maiden (rated 70) got off the mark over timber at Fairyhouse in November (soft-to-heavy) and highly tried since, notably getting up for second behind clear winner Narciso Has in Grade 2 at Leopardstown; never really recovered from blunder three out in valuable mares' handicap at same venue early this month; place claims on ground she handles.

11/2

14/1

Form: 0889

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ridden by inexperienced 10lb claimer on handicap debut over C&D last month when made plenty of use of before fading; dropped 4lb and senior rider takes over.
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1

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

17:06 Ballinrobe

Whats New

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has a kink in him, and has twice run out, but solid seconds last twice and there was good money for him last time when clear of the remainder at Sligo, beaten around 2l by 115-rated rival; ground suits and this is a good opportunity.

7/4

2nd

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Whats New

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Flat winner has run well in defeat several times over hurdles, though has run out a couple of times too, including at Clonmel two starts ago; decent run at Bellewstown since and is a player even penalised 8lb.,

9/4

2nd

4

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Whats New

11st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed in three of his ten runs over hurdles and fourth over C&D in April; carried out when favourite at Clonmel; stable's Flat string is in excellent form.

10/1

Form: 89770

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in opening handicap runs at Bellewstown and Galway (behind Source Code) when never landing a blow; down 4lb but still hard to be confident in.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0801

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.
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7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

1st

10

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Source Code

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company with blinkers on; watch market for signs of confidence; seemingly the stable selected.

8/1

Form: 00781

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Wasn't progressing in maidens but much improved on handicap debut at Gowran in October (7f, soft-to-heavy), justifying market support quite readily in beating Your Call over 2l; up 7lb but could still be nicely treated providing she handles the surface.
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1st

8

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Chica Guerrera

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; has been showing consistent form; not sure to reverse recent form with Thrifty Of Digby.

6/1

3rd

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Chica Guerrera

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; Sligo second early last month was on very soft ground; prominent all the way before fading into fourth over 1m2f on good ground at Leopardstown last time.

7/1

4th

2

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Chica Guerrera

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; recent Sligo second was on very soft ground; would probably benefit from an ease.

8/1

Form: 06008

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.
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9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

9th

9

(5)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Safely held in opening two nurseries here, most recently when 4l off Ja'marr last month in first-time cheekpieces, having had a troubled passage; down 2lb and claimer booked here so not one to rule out.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Temps Leve

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

8/1

10th
11 (11)
In The Minus

25/1

Form: 07909

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicaps at Sligo and Down Royal; longer trip should suit and gelded since last run.
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10th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

In The Minus

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

7f win at Limerick (good) last June off 5lb lower; decent fifth on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld); place chance on that run off 2lb lower, but poor over hurdles since.

18/1

5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

17:30 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far.

20/1

Form: 60586

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.
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11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

11th

3

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed plenty of early speed over shorter trips in turf maidens, didn't count in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here last time over 7f; up further in trip here and of limited appeal off this mark.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:44 Dundalk (AW)

Marys Not Contrary

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

74-rated filly has run four times without making the frame; cheekpieces tried now; would have a better chance in a handicap.

14/1

14/1

Form: 0006

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Addition of tongue-tie coincided with some improvement on handicap debut at Naas in September; back from a break and not one to rule out.
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13th

8

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zuzzudio

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth over a little further than this at Roscommon on seasonal debut; appeared not to stay the extended 1m1f at Gowran last time; cheekpieces now, in addition to tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

9th

18

(14)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Zuzzudio

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Uncompetitive in AW handicaps last December; ran her best race so far when fourth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; worth a look if getting a run; first reserve.

25/1

Form: 006

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maidens, of limited appeal here on handicap debut.
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3rd

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:50 Cork

Felicity Smoak

10st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Paul Nolan

Has performed okay in modest 1m5f handicaps this year; runner-up in a maiden hurdle and heavy ground was against her in two handicaps; not dismissed.

16/1

4th

2

(11)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Best effort yet on the Flat when a 3.75l sixth of 20 at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) on return from 139 days off, denied a clear run (1.5l behind Eastern Wind); sharper for that, same mark here and should be thereabouts with smoother passage.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Felicity Smoak

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul Nolan

Poor form over hurdles on winter ground; showed promise when a long-priced second of 18 over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last June; on the same mark now.

12/1

25/1

Form: 800

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

14th

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

City Pass

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Kieran P Cotter

No show at huge prices in three qualifying maidens on turf over 6f; not sure if this longer trip will suit and probably best watched on handicap debut.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €30.70
Straight Forecast €30.25
Tricast €445.69
Trifecta €659.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adrienne

POSTDATA:

Temps Leve

The Irish Sun:

Source Code

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Adrienne